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Archive for January, 2009

A good friend of mine told me recently, “I miss Marry, Bop, or Kill. How else am I supposed to find out this week’s winners?”

I laughed and told her I’d change the name of the feature just for her. So kudos to you Rach!

Okay, this week’s winners:

Psych: Believe it or not, Psych is one of the most consistent shows on TV. It’s funny, has a solid (though at times predictable) mystery, tons of obscure pop culture references and a great-long running unrequited love story. The show’s also got flashbacks and Corbin Bernsen. Aces! I’ve been Tivoing it as of late and I really look forward to it every week. It’s one of those shows that’s really familiar and fun to watch. To put it plainly, Psych is the novelty sweatshirt you bought on your vacation (“Life’s A Beach!”) years ago that you still wear because it’s comfortable and manages to get a laugh.

Paul Adelstein: I’ve been watching him on old eps of Prison Break lately and he was super then and even more believable as Dr. Cooper Friedman on Private Practice. I love how his character changed from last season to this one. Can’t wait to see how his relationship with Violet develops over the course of her pregnancy. He’s a gifted actor and it’s nice to see him in a role that seems to fit well.

Huey Lewis & The News: Not TV related, but totally awesome. I bought the greatest hits album today on iTunes. Great investment.

Some weeks will have losers too, but this week those are hard to come by. Can’t think of too much to complain about. Plus we should start off on a positive note right?

It’s the weekend! Bickety-Bam! I started today in a good mood. I listened to Ace of Base on my walk to work. Then I watched this clip when I got there. Fantasia nailed it. That little outfit…not so much.

Later I watched this video for the 10,000th time. Never fails to make me smile.

Then I topped it all off with some gnocchi and an episode of Damages. Best beginning of the weekend ever.

(If you’re new here, I made a vow to myself to start watching (or give a second shot) at a few shows this year. I started Damages this afternoon)

First impressions:

It’s intense. I knew the show was kind of dark and twisty but the first scene was pretty intense, borderline troubling. Needless to say I was hooked.

Rose Byrne looks a lot like Adele (Malaya Rivera Drew) from The L Word. It’s a little distracting because I keep thinking Jenny and the rest of the gang are going to pop out.Byrne is a great actress though and I’m already compelled by her character… could it be because she was covered in blood in the first 5 minutes?

I despise and at the same time, am constantly impressed by Patty Hewes. It’s tough to explain. Her redeeming qualities are few and far between but there are enough of them to make me sympathetic. Expert writing and acting will do that.

Lawyer shows have never been my thing but this one is off to a good start. I’m really enjoying the complex family dynamic so far. Not only the relationships in play but the layers of business/legal issues complicating matters. I don’t know much, but I’m pretty sure once you kill a dog, all bets are off.

Jeopardy is holding online auditions today, tomorrow, and Thursday. Now, you can embarrass yourself and see just how much you don’t know from the comfort of your own home.

After watching a taping of the College Championships live, I don’t think I could hack ever being on the show. The lights, the cameras, and Johnny Gilbert screaming in my ears would probably rattle me beyond belief. And unless I get lucky with some awesome categories (Little Debbie Snacks, The Mid-’90s TGIF Line-Up, Rhyme Time) I probably won’t fare so well on the exam. But hey, it’s worth a shot right?

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Feel like taking the plunge with me? Go to the Jeopardy site to register and prepare for the test.

Just in case the many relationships on The Office were moving a little too slow for your taste, check out The Office a new adult film brought to you by the new production powerhouses at New Sensations.

Once you get past the fact that Michael is now bosomy blonde named Michelle, it’s kind of funny. Best line from the trailer: “Not only am I the boss, I’m employee of the month.” That’s better than half the one-liners from last week’s episode.

Better question: Is it even possible to jump the shark in your final season?

I’ve been a longtime fan of the Showtime drama and I was quitely dreading its last season. The season premiere kept me invested. I’m all about a good murder mystery and I kind of hate Jenny so knowing someone offed her is okay with me. But last night’s episode was a bit too much and I think we’re creeping toward a slippery slope that could make for a crappy send-off. Stop reading now if you haven’t caught last night’s episode yet.

Last night’s shark jumping moments:

Max is pregnant? Really, we’re running with the pregnant transman storyline? Noooooo. If Max goes goes on an Oprah like TV show to tell her his story, I’m out.

Phyllis and Joyce are getting married. Hey L Word, if I wanted to watch TV that’s been ripped from the headlines I’d watch Law & Order and its many forms.

Jenny and Shane are hooking up. Oh come on! We were finally getting somewhere with this fight and now they’re not only friends again but lovers? Quite a jump for a week.

And finally, Elizabeth Berkley made her first appearance as Bette’s former college roommate. If she cheats on Tina I will come through the TV and punch her in the face.

What are you thinking? Anyone else keeping up with The L Word? And if the spin-off features Alice in prison, does this mean she killed Jenny or was she framed? Which one of the ladies is daring enough to pull it off?